Have you been considering solar but are uncertain about the technology and the cost? Learn more about solar during a free Solar Gresham workshop with City of Gresham staff from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, May 5, at the Gresham Public Library, 385 N.W. Miller Ave.

The workshops are part of a new program, Solar Gresham, promoted by the City of Gresham, offering homeowners an easy path toward generating clean energy. The informational workshops are hosted by the nonprofit Solar Oregon and will cover the basic technology, costs, benefits and incentives for solar.

The Solar Gresham program offers homeowners solar installation at 80% off the cost. By neighbors joining together to install solar, Solar Gresham is able to offer a bulk rate discounted price. The selected solar installer, Imagine Energy, provides homeowners with a free site assessment and assistance with all available incentives.

Solar Gresham is only available through July 31. To attend a workshop call Nicole Cousino, City of Gresham, 503-618-2485.

The City of Gresham is promoting Solar Gresham to increase solar awareness, participation and the amount of renewable energy produced locally. The solar installation program is also available to the neighboring communities of Fairview, Troutdale and Wood Village.

Solar Gresham is an American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funded program and one of the City's Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant initiatives.